Author Archives: DHawthorne

Making Things With Light

Posted on August 30, 2005 by DHawthorne

When I was a wee lad, I wanted a Lite-Brite something awful. I dreamed of the cool things I would make, and how great it would be to light my creations in a dark room. I was a long while … Continue reading →

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Beauty and Grace

Posted on August 17, 2005 by DHawthorne

I like my coffee, and I make sure I get it at least a couple times a day. One of the guys in my office earnestly laid out a proposal once that I get a coffee maker to set up … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Insane One?

Posted on August 15, 2005 by DHawthorne

My first reaction on reading this article was complete horror; once that settled down, I thought it was much like the incident described in my last post: someone let their emotions get the better of them, and they did something … Continue reading →

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Why would you throw your life away?

Posted on August 11, 2005 by DHawthorne

It’s been all over the news, how they finally caught up to and captured George and Jennifer Hyatte. It comes as no great surprise – the things Mrs. Hyatte allegedly did to break her husband out of prison were nothing … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

Posted on August 7, 2005 by DHawthorne

I found myself facing a few uncommitted hours this weekend, and of course, all the things that I have been procrastinating over during the week came immediately to mind: I have a story in the works that is in dire … Continue reading →

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Knowing so much, you know nothing at all…

Posted on July 23, 2005 by DHawthorne

We know so much about so many things (or could if we chose to), that it’s next to impossible to truly gain anything resembling expert knowledge in a specific area.
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Time keeps on slippin’…into the future…

Posted on May 7, 2005 by DHawthorne

Today, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hosting a Time Traveler Convention. Supposedly inspired by a comic strip, this genuine event will feature several speakers from the MIT physics professorial staff. I presume, since the event has garnered national media … Continue reading →

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Life, the universe, and everything!

Posted on April 30, 2005 by DHawthorne

With much fanfare and great anticipation, Douglas Adams’ “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is hitting the big screen. Fans are excited; they have their towels, and what passes in these parts for an electronic thumb…bring in the flying saucers, and … Continue reading →

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